Brutus Beefcake

Prior to his parasailing accident in 1990, it is often forgotten just how popular Brutus Beefcake was. In the late 80’s while assuming the barber gimmick he ascended to the upper mid card and was one of the top faces in the company. In tag team main events with Hulk Hogan, Beefcake held his own and although he was not the most spectacular in ring worker, he played the barber gimmick perfectly and was a true superstar. After his accident, Beefcake stayed on as in interviewer, but microphone work was never his strong point. When he did return to in ring action, his decreased physicality led to a lot of sub par matches and stripped of his money making gimmick in WCW (although we have a soft spot for the Zodiac) he never did come to close to his level of superstardom and ironically would be much higher on this list had he never made a comeback.

Should Brutus Beefcake be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 74.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.6%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%

No opinion. - 1.1%

No way! - 11.8%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Ed Leslie (Real Name)
Dizzy Boulder
Brother Bruti
The Butcher
The Man With No Name
The Zodiac
The Booty Man
The Disciple
Billed From: U.S.A. (San Francisco, CA)
Key Championships Held: WWF World Tag Team (w/Greg Valentine)
Why they will get in: Does Hulk Hogan want to ask that favor?
Why they won't get in: He was not known as a great worker.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Winning the WWF World Tag Team Title with Greg Valentine(8/24/85)
2. Beat Greg Valentine on SNME (3/7/88)
3. Teamed with Hulk Hogan against Randy Savage & Zeus in Summer Slam Main Event (8/28/90)
4. Teamed with Hulk Hogan against Randy Savage and Zeus in No Holds Barred Cage Match (12/12/89)
5. Pinned Mr. Perfect at Wrestlemania VI (4/1/90)